Forward by Patch Adams, M.D.

From Patch…

Thank you, Juju, for caring enough to write of your 2008 Russia Clown Trip with us. I’ve often wished that every clown would make such a log so I can see the trips through their eyes. I
love that you came, even though your daughter said you weren’t funny.

In reading your log, I enjoyed how it included your e-mails home and sweet quotes as your clowning and engagement with your co-travelers unfolded. You say many things I hope would be
said about the experience of touching and being touched by others, writing also
about fears and concerns. I think that by reading this, a future clown would
get excited and have a good idea how to prepare for a trip.

I hope someone who reads it would realize that all of this could happen in his or her own community. You can ask yourself as you enter each day, “Why don’t I go spread love and fun in
the world? I know it matters, and I know I can do it.”

I hope you’ll come on another trip.

All my love,

Peace, Patch

February 10, 2010